Looks like whoever prepped the mast didn't do a very good job of it. If you're going to be keeping the boat for any period of time, I'd recommend stripping the mast and re-painting it after doing a very thorough prep job.

IIRC, Tommays just repainted his mast and boom and can probably give you some good hints on doing a decent job of it.

I also build Bicycles and had ONE frame powder coated and while its was durable it was still a BIG mistake as they have to get it to HOT

Fortuitously that frame was a made from a simple 4130 Chrome Moly Tube and it did not damage the metal

I would hands down go with Perfection again as the look and durability has been great and it helped sell the boat in about 4 weeks in December

sailingdog

03-06-2010 05:07 PM

Powder coating an aluminum spar might be a problem as the heat could cause the spar to lose its temper. Much of the strength of aluminum spars is due to the special tempering process they undergo, and losing that strength would be a big problem.

braidmike

03-06-2010 07:54 PM

Here is a little done idea: blast it clean and leave the aluminum bare. Several advantages: no prep/paint issues, and the big one, you can see anything going on with the metal. Aluminum oxides to a nice patina gray color. Contrary to popular belief, it does not turn everything it touches black. My boom and mast are 'au naturel' for the last two years and no problems. Not for everyone... just thought I'd throw a diferent idea into the mix.

You got some good advise on the repaint. Now, using two different type of screw heads reminds of my old ericson the guy never used the same either, it drove me nuts:confused:

davidpm

03-06-2010 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by braidmike
(Post 577692)

Here is a little done idea: blast it clean and leave the aluminum bare. Several advantages: no prep/paint issues, and the big one, you can see anything going on with the metal. Aluminum oxides to a nice patina gray color. Contrary to popular belief, it does not turn everything it touches black. My boom and mast are 'au naturel' for the last two years and no problems. Not for everyone... just thought I'd throw a diferent idea into the mix.